| RefNo | MS/257/5/54 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1734 |
| Previous numbers | ES5/16/1734 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Welsh, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 19 November 1854 |
| Description | Includes observations with the Kew circle from 11 November, and comparison with Sabine’s observations to obtain the difference between Kew and Woolwich. Welsh asks Sabine for a good time to repeat the observations by exchanging circles. Welsh intends to be busy with the Board of Trade instruments for the next few days as Captain [Robert] FitzRoy is ‘anxious’ to have them. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1680 | Welsh; John (1824 - 1859) | 1824 - 1859 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |